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Advice for keeping chooks in the backyard
If you’re looking for a hobby that gets you outdoors while you’re stuck at home, it might be time to get chickens.
Truck rollover “only matter of time”
It’s the accident they said was waiting to happen. Emergency services rushed to the scene of a truck rollover at the Colac-Ballarat Road roundabout at Colac East just after 8am Wednesday, after the heavy vehicle tipped trying to negotiate the intersection in heavy fog.
Council adopts draft budget
Colac Otway residents and ratepayers will have six weeks to have their say on a draft budget that proposes to raise rates by an average of 1.5 per cent and commit almost $1 million in COVID-19 relief.
Virus reveals sector shortfalls
An Otways tourism authority warns hundreds of the district’s businesses could go under amid the coronavirus pandemic, unless there is significant investment in the region’s industry.
Life of contributions and music
A love of music, community service and family filled Pauline Goonan’s life.
Wheelie Waste wins big council contract
Colac Otway’s kerbside collector has just picked up the council’s biggest contract and will be responsible for all waste issues across the shire.
Bus to benefit student inclusion
A hard-working school community and generous donations have led to Colac Specialist School raising enough money to buy a new wheelchair-accessible minibus, allowing better accessibility for student excursions.
Olympian to share life stories
Olympic gold medallist and Lorne resident Lydia Lassila will speak at a free webinar in celebration of National Volunteers Week next Monday.